Estevan Mercury

Having covered close to 10 Estevan Apex Bruins midget AA games this season, I've noticed a disturbing trend. Almost every game seems to have a constant parade to the penalty box. Many of the penalties, of course, are legitimate.

Estevan Police Service (EPS) members have been engaged in several investigations and incidents over the past seven days as seasonal parties and various events have been held throughout the city. A Dec.

As a successful 2011 draws to a close, the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation already has its eyes cast towards 2012.

Finding new employees and keeping them once they are hired was the focus of a seminar hosted last week in Estevan by Community Futures Sunrise.

Enough of the extravagance. The entertainment, big business and sporting world has simply gotten out of hand. What the big shots and little shots receive in terms of payment for somewhat limited skill levels is becoming laughable.

In Estevan provincial court on Dec. 12, Roche Percee resident Kevin Jahn was in custody facing charges of fraud after he stole a credit card and then purchased a number of goods at several stores in Estevan.

The Estevan Sherritt Coal peewee AA Bruins followed up a lopsided loss with a narrow victory during two road games on the weekend.

A six-month jail term was handed to Estevan resident Evan Kyle Kallis during last Thursday's provincial court proceedings.

It wasn't a huge parade by any measure, but what it lacked in entries, it more than made up for in enthusiasm among the participants as the Estevan Quota Club's Santa Parade entrants wended their way through the central core of the city Saturday afte